In fact, the gentleman is correct. There were jobs that were added. They were government jobs. They were government jobs because of the census, and that is why we saw an uptick. Let's go back to Texas. I know there has been a lot said…

I am disappointed that we are going to vote on this emergency supplemental legislation, not having voted on the amendment I offered, along with Senator Claire McCaskill of Missouri, my Democratic colleague. It received 59 votes a few weeks…

I have engaged the military now at the senior military leadership for quite some time, and I am not satisfied with the military's response to TBI, traumatic brain injuries. With that said, in an effort to further aid our military members…

I believe that this issue really demanded an opportunity for the members of the Armed Services Committee to fully debate and vet and lead the way on this issue rather than it being part of a political issue that is dominated by the…

Americans cherish and respect their military. They support and celebrate those who wear the uniform and serve our Nation. When our Nation is at war, they understand that this obligation of support deepens. Indeed, just Friday, I got…

I am here to raise a budget point of order. The substitute and the underlying bill came to the floor spending money the Banking Committee did not have in its 302(a) budget allocation. It has exceeded the budget allocation. How much direct…

I do not believe that the Senate must ratify this treaty, as some of my colleagues suggest. But, rather, I begin with the proposition that a new treaty with Russia is not essential for our national security; may well be a distraction from…

these individuals put forth in detail their concerns about this procedure, and they point out why bankruptcy is necessary, because the rule of law applies and the process is more defined in this appropriate way. They tell us, with much…

I wish to share a few things briefly before we move into the vote. William Kristol today raised a fundamental question in a blog site regarding the way this bill is written when he said: This is a giant power grab for the FDIC and…

I appreciate the efforts of those who have worked on this financial responsibility bill. I wish to say, however, that I do not believe they have reached a successful conclusion, one that is principled and lawful in describing and mandating…

they say the proof is in the pudding. The proof is an ultimate test of an idea or an evaluation. It literally means you can show us a wonderful recipe and tell us about the fine ingredients, but we want to know what it tastes like in the…

I wish to make a few remarks about the financial regulation bill, the Restoring American Financial Stability Act. Certainly, we need to take some steps to deal with the catastrophe we have gone through--the damage and destruction, and the…